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YE12 MVZ

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,612 mi
Last recorded69,612 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 MVZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 69,612 miles

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 62,944 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 62,929 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 52,996 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 52,859 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres are below limit and split on inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers are poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 47,496 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn close to limit at center tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 39,593 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 35,287 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 35,268 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2019 27,687 miles

Both front tyres are perished and cracking on the inner tyre wall

Pass 12 May 2018 23,235 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 21,481 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 19,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder of (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder of (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 15,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 May 2015 15,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the BMW Z4?

Based on 699,787 MOT tests across 46,739 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
3,672
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
46,739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,961
coil spring broken 6,689
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,893
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,843
coil spring fractured 5,828
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YE12 MVZ is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 43,358 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW Z4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,961 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE12 MVZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this BMW Z4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YE12 MVZ is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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